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Readest for Mac

Ebook reader

Quick answer: Readest is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask readest. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 227 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Readest is

Readest is a utility for macOS: ebook reader.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://readest.com/.

How to install Readest

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask readest.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Readest on Mac?

Run brew install --cask readest in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Readest open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (readest/readest), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Readest run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Readest?

It was installed 227 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2340 in this catalogue.

What version of Readest is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.16.